In some townships across States and Regions, so-called PDF terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 12 October, 2024 at 7:00 PM, a report stated that a man and a woman were shot dead in Thein Kone Village, Ywarngan Township of Southern Shan State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims Village Administrator U Zaw Lwin (64 years old) and his wife, Daw Khin Lay Phyu (70 years old), both residents of the village. While the victims were at their house, a so-called PDF terrorist group arrived and opened fire on them. As a result, the victims died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of administrative official and innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
A man and a woman shot dead in Thein Kone Village, Ywarngan Township of
Southern Shan State.
